Title: The Hikari Paradox Writer: Viktor Rain Genre: Science Fiction Key Elements: Reincarnation + Technology + Apocalypse Setting: Keisuke Shinagawa, a well-respected astrophysicist and nanotechnology engineer, wakes up in a foreign country, inhabiting a body not his own. All he can remember about the day before is a blinding light, and the sky above the city of Osaka flaring up in a silvery god ray disintegrating everything. By using his knowledge of technology and science, he struggles to uncover the origin of the strange occurrence and to solve the mystery of his cryptic vision, unraveling a grim future for humankind. Highlight: 1. Direct opening: The main character wakes up in a different body in chapter one, and details of previous life will be fleshed out throughout the book. 2. Medium paced: The development of the character and the story is not erratic or action packed, as the story revolves around adapting to a new society, struggling to uncover a personal mystery, addiction issues, and smooth world building.